Empire of the summer moon : Quanah Parker and the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history
Summary
Describes the actions of both whites and Comanches during a 40-year war over territory, in a story that begins with the kidnapping of a white girl, who grew up to marry a Comanche chief and have a son, Quanah, who became a great warrior. Full description
Summary: |
Describes the actions of both whites and Comanches during a 40-year war over territory, in a story that begins with the kidnapping of a white girl, who grew up to marry a Comanche chief and have a son, Quanah, who became a great warrior. |
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Physical Description: |
viii, 371 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., map ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-355) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781416591054 1416591052 9781416597155 (ebook) 1416597158 (ebook) 9781416591061 (pbk.) 1416591060 (pbk.) |
Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |